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beset (C1)

カタカナ: ビセット

IPA: /bɪˈsɛt/

To surround, trouble, or plague someone or something persistently. It is almost always used to describe being burdened by negative circumstances.

意味: 人や物事が絶えず悩まされたり、困り果てたりする状態。ほとんどの場合、否定的な状況に追い詰められていることを表すために使われます。

The project was beset by constant delays from the very beginning. — The project was beset by constant delays from the very beginning.
He found himself beset by doubts about his future career path. — He found himself beset by doubts about his future career path.

Japanese translations of Beset:

beset by (prepositional phrase): to be surrounded or troubled by something negative — "The company was beset by rumors of bankruptcy."
beset with (prepositional phrase): to be filled or burdened with difficulties — "The plan was beset with too many logistical problems."